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DISCOVER ONE OF CAYMAN’S AMAZING TREASURES

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Strange as it may seem, there is really a place called “Hell” in Cayman’s paradise.

Located in the district of West Bay on Grand Cayman, Hell is a unique natural wonder of rugged blackened limestone outcropping. The jagged formations are a result of millions of years of geological evolution, due to acid rain and consumption of the rock by carbonate-loving organisms. This erosion has left an eerie and desolate looking landscape earning this location its highly appropriate name. The rocks are estimated to be 10 to 15 million years old.

Visitors have been flocking here for decades, for bragging rights that they have “been to Hell and back” or have simply taken someone’s advice to “go to Hell!”

Naturally, the ‘Devil’ roams at Hell and no visit is complete without a photo taken with him, you may also catch a glimpse of an “Angel” while on site.

A postcard dispatched from Hell Post Office is also a good way to share a memorable visit to this site.

Hell is located on lands owned by the Cayman Islands Government, as well as on adjoining areas, which are privately owned and offers a similar experience.

  • star rating  There is a gift shop with a lady named Jane at the cash register and the post office. She'll stamp your passport and send off your post post card.... read more Off to the rear of the shop is an area of rock formation that looks like a lava field.

    HenryChin
    February 28, 2020

    star rating  Worth stopping if you have a car and make a quick visit. There's a gift shop where you can purchase assorted Hell and Grand Cayman items. The main... read more thing to see is a lava field with unusual formations. There's a cut out of the devil and you can take photos. The first time we visited we took the bus and I'm sure the driver had been asked a million times if "he was going the Hell".

    UOtterTravel
    April 3, 2020

    star rating  there are a handful of vendors with booths/tables set up. Several of the items are homemade. Cayman Drift is fantastic! Super friendly and she repurposes pods from... read more mahogany trees, pallets, shells, etc for her art! We ended up buying 3 of her pieces. Everything she had was unique. It's not far from Hard Rock if you're around that area, definitely check them out

    love2shop25
    March 2, 2019
  • star rating  We were visiting the island on a cruise and had read reviews prior. We went to Hero’s Sq and caught a local bus to Hell. The cost was only $5... read more for both of us, the journey took about 30 min .
    On arrival we visited the various shops and post office - go to the Red store - surprised that the person behind the counter was even dressed as a devil - and almost as old.
    We also looked at the rock formation - which were interesting.
    There are no real bus stops you just stand by the crossroads and they stop to pick you up

    avatar thumb Roslyn138
    December 16, 2022

    star rating  We have all been to hell and back. But this hell is different. Just because of the amazing volcanic like stallicmites, it’s very interesting to see. Not pretty, or colourful,... read more or anything like worth going back to see. The little shop/post office, was a welcomed spot to see this hellish place. The trip to this place is worth every minute in the Ca

    avatar thumb Life’s great
    May 21, 2020

    star rating  This is an area right past the Hell Post Office. It was fun to stop in the area with the kids and look at the gift shop and take... read more some pictures, but Hell is the type of place you don't plan your day around. I would've been disappointed had this little excursion taken me away from the beautiful beach. As it happens, we were on our way to the other side of the island for another excursion anyway, so it was okay.

    CR141
    February 24, 2020
  • star rating  Amusing to get postcards stamped, the actual area is behind the post office. 30 mins is more than adequate. Very sweet lady in mid

    avatar thumb World Traveller
    February 22, 2020

    star rating  My family went to this Craft Market to get some souvenirs for friends and family back at home.

    I usually expect local vendors to be very aggressive... read more and pushy to make their sale but this place was completely different. Very laid back and allowed us to browse around without any pressure of buying something from them.

    When we found stuffs we wanted to buy, the vendors were extremely friendly and helpful. Especially Rosemary. The pricing was fair compare to other places selling similar stuff yet when we decided to buy a bunch, Rosemary took care of us.

    Highly recommend this place to shop for souvenirs.

    EvilPossum
    February 10, 2019

    star rating  We were picked up from our Seven Mile Beach hotel on time in a 29-seater bus. There were less than 10 people on the tour. We drove through... read more Georgetown to our first stop at the original Tortuga Rum Centre which lasted 25 minutes. Afterwards, we...More

    Bill C
    January 9, 2020
  • star rating  We have all been to hell and back. But this hell is different. Just because of the amazing volcanic like stallicmites, it’s very interesting to see. Not pretty, or colourful,... read more or anything like worth going back to see. The little shop/post office, was a welcomed spot to see this hellish place. The trip to this place is worth every minute in the Caribbean!

    Kunzea1
    May 21, 2020

    star rating  Stopped by early in the morning before the cruise ship crowd and met two wonderful vendors named Janet and Rosemary. Janet braids thatch onsite and I purchased one of her... read more beautiful hand made hats. Prices are reasonable and the service is provided with a smile. Also bought a beautiful Caymanite necklace from Rosemary. Rosemary is a dear- we had great conversation and she even corded my necklace again when I told her that I wanted it to be longer. Definitely two gals you must see. The market is small but good quality items specially at these two booths. Small chickens sometimes run around but where is that not the norm in Cayman! Fun time.

    ACoupleTravelers1
    August 6, 2019

    star rating  This is worth the 10 minute stop, just to send some postcards and have them postmarked from Hell. It's on the route back from the beaches or turtle center... read more to Georgetown.

    The black limestone "hellish" rocks in the back do look other worldly. There was a gentleman out there to explain how it formed. An empty club behind the post office was opened by Bob Marley!

    Bring your passport to get a "Hell" stamp in it. I had to settle for buying some amusing postcards that they stamped and marked from Hell.

    nkdp
    February 2, 2020
  • star rating  My boyfriend and I had such an amazing time on this tour and we owe that to our awesome tour guide/ driver, Wilmot. He was so knowledgeable and laid back—great... read more sense of humor too. He did a wonderful job showing us the ins and outs of the island. I highly recommend him for your trip! 🙂

    Leesha M
    July 24, 2019

    star rating  Everything I'd read about Grand Cayman said Hell was a not-to-be-missed attraction. But I found it to be completely underwhelming. Walk among unique rock formations, they said. But you're limited... read more to a boardwalk on the edge that limits you to one small section of the place. There was so much more to see - but only from a distance, meaning the rocks kinda blur together. The post office makes for a fun photo op, but nothing more if you don't send a postcard. We were there about ten minutes. Is it unique? Sure. Is it worth a stop? Meh - maybe. I'll give it 3 out of 5 for quirkiness, but this trip to Hell was anything but memorable.

    freutmich
    July 18, 2022

    star rating  A “must go to” place in the Cayman Islands, Hell is a small place with a local post office and souvenir shops, famous for its geological formations which protrude from... read more the ground and resemble hell´s landscape, as well as for its name – you can send “Greetings from Hell” from this tiny post-office. Try to plan an hour here and do not forget to bring addresses to those you wish to send postcards to! Stamps can be bought on site. Parking is free.

    Superkatt
    September 5, 2020
  • star rating  If you are in Grand Cayman then you would just have to visit - just for the name. It’s a small rock formation that looks like lava and comprises that,... read more a post office and 2 gift shops. You can get all sorts of souvenirs with “Hell” on them as well as postcards stamped from Hell. I believe that you can even get your passport stamped from Hell. Just a bit of fun.

    avatar thumb BigMerk
    February 22, 2023

    star rating  Found some great stuff at this market. Much locally made. Check it out. Several local vendors, fresh coconut, jewelry, hats, tees, etc.

    Jim G
    March 12, 2019

    star rating  My family and I enjoyed Webster’s! They were very professional and friendly. They made us feel like family. Thank you! 🙂

    Crystal A
    August 15, 2019
  • star rating  We had a great time on our Flavors of Cayman tour with Wilmot! We loved visiting the distillery and the lunch at a local “diner” was awesome local flavor! Would... read more definitely recommend!

    Extraordinary209800
    November 3, 2018

    star rating  What a cool tourist attraction.. They have chickens running all over Hell-literally lol... The monumens behind the store is what is called "Hell" and were very unique. The little shops... read more had funny t-shirts and other touristy items you can buy. Photo op when you pull in.

    foodiemom123
    February 5, 2020

    star rating  Booked through Costco Travel. Shuttle service to and from the airport and the tours were excellent. Great way to see the island.

    siutech32
    December 15, 2018
  • star rating  I love crafts and this was a perfect place to stop at. I especially liked Cayman Drift where she had beautiful items all repurposed

    Donna T
    March 2, 2019

    star rating  Strange looking geographical formation. We saw some interesting birds and ducks. We stopped here as part of our e- bike tour. Otherwise I’m glad we didn’t make the journey just... read more for this.

    avatar thumb Bettsmg
    February 14, 2023

    star rating  Hell is located on Hell Road in West Bay. This area may be reached by taking the public bus from Georgetown. Buses which run on this route include WB2 and... read more WB3. Buses travel to the turtle farm, then Botswain Bay Road or Fountain Road, towards Hell Road. There are three gift shop areas which provide access to the Hell attraction. The first is to the far left, and is the original and oldest gift shop at the site. The predominantly red gift shop, has the words "Welcome to Hell" on the roof.

    This gift shop was originally a post office between 1962-1985, and postcards "from hell", can still be purchased here. It is also known as 'the devils hangout". On the northern side of the building are two areas with spaces for you to place your head. One is a painting of the devil and the other of an angel. The main entrance to the gift shop is the eastern section of the building. On two sides of the building, you can take photos of "welcome to hell" painted in yellow against a red background. As you walk through the car park toward the lime stones which are the main attraction, look out for the hand painted sign which has "Devils Parking Only".

    There is really not much to see, as a field of black lime stones doesn't really offer great photo ops. There are two wooden viewing areas. The area to the left offers the better views, and if you look carefully, you will see a wooden carving of the devil amongst the lime stones. The section to the right has a sculpture of the devil on the wooden platform. The sculpture is chained to the rails of the platform, and is a great photo op. It unfortunately needs painting, so is not in great condition now.

    The second area has the current Hell Post Office, with three gift shops to the right. This is the more regularly visited area due to the spacious parking spaces and clean bathrooms. Photos are better here than the older gift shop. An expected cut out of the devil stands on the viewing area where you can place your head for a unique photo.

    The third section is to the right, and is an orange arched opening which states “welcome to hell”. There is a gift shop here, and to the right a “Heaven Strawmarket”, which was closed when I visited. The real attraction here is the path to the left of the building which leads directly to the “Hell stones”. The expected cut out of the devil is also found here, but stay away from the wooden viewing area to the right, which is in need of repair. This area offers fantastic photos, as you are on the same level with the stones. Note that you are not allowed to walk on the stones, as there is wildlife living amongst them, and there is risk of injury from the sharp stones. To the right, the stones become covered by beautiful green vegetation which makes a great contrast for a photo.

    The rock formation is said to be millions of years old. The natural rocks, known as phytokarst, have been eaten away by algae and ravaged by the elements over many years to create the black pointed shapes.

    Andrew M
    February 16, 2020
  • star rating  My husband and I took the 2 1/2 hour tour to Tortuga, Hell and the Turtle Center. It was the perfect length tour for those looking to hit the highlights... read more of the island and then get back to the beautiful beach! Wilmot was a great guide. He made a few extra stops along the way around the island and was informative and humorous the entire way. The air conditioned van was nice on a hot day. I would highly recommend this tour and ask for Wilmot!

    jfthomp
    June 28, 2019

    star rating  I visited the crystal cave with my brother and sister and a group of 11 other people on a cruise we were on. Our driver was Mr. Wilmot. He... read more was super funny and professional. I sat next to him on the bus and he called...More

    Miranda C
    November 2, 2019

    star rating  We made the journey to Hell to see the rock formations which were very interesting to look at. We stopped in The Devil's Hangout Gift Shop where the exceptionally friendly... read more staff told us more about the history of the formations.

    avatar thumb NathanDsTravels
    February 5, 2023
  • star rating  OK just had to do it! It was a little disappointing - but fun to send postcards from hell to everyone back home!

    Wanderer735595
    April 13, 2020

    star rating  5 minute stop. Devil and Angel cut-outs are alone are worth the stop. Shop is an experience, tons of T-shirts and tourist stuff inside and very passionate owner. ... read more Old lava-field in a swampy area behind post office & Store.

    Gabriel B
    February 11, 2020

    star rating  We booked the Heart of Grand Cayman Tour on our recent visit to the Grand Cayman Islands. Wilmot was our driver. We had a wonderful time touring a number of... read more areas of Grand Cayman. We especially enjoyed visiting the Caybrew Distillery, Botanical Gardens and Pedro St. James. Wilmot was very informative about the Cayman Island history and development, including the airport expansion which was fascinating to hear.
    The tour is about 3.5 hours in length, but it goes fast. We highly recommend taking this tour.

    SpecialK268
    October 27, 2018

LOCATION

93 Hell Road,
West Bay, Grand Cayman

OPENING HOURS

The site is accessible at all times.
Gift shops and restrooms are open daily from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.

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